Pediatric Transport and Prehospital Skills Course

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Wilmington, Delaware

This is an intensive one day course designed for Critical Care Transport nurses, respiratory therapists and paramedics as well as Prehospital paramedics who would like more experience in managing pediatric scenarios. We will provide hands on training in critical pediatric assessment and procedure skills. This will include pediatric specific airway management techniques, vascular access, immobilization and resuscitation procedures. Using high fidelity simulation, this course will also focus on the crisis resource management skills needed to successfully manage a critically ill pediatric patient.

Learning Objectives Discuss the initial and ongoing assessment of a

pediatric patient including system specific interventions

Identify indicators of illness and injury in the pediatric patient

Discuss priorities of care for the pediatric patient Discuss pediatric specific physiologic and

developmental milestones List unique features of the pediatric airway Describe adjuncts that may be used when

securing a pediatric airway

Describe techniques to obtain vascular access in a pediatric patient

Describe techniques to properly immobilize a pediatric patient

Use appropriate medications in pediatric resuscitation

Discuss the newest recommendations for advanced life support in pediatric patients

Develop an approach to common and unusual pediatric illnesses encountered during transport

Work effectively as a member and leader of a healthcare team

General Information Site: The program will be held in the third floor Lecture Hall of the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, located at 1600 Rockland Road in Wilmington, DE.

Accreditation: This activity has been submitted to the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Department of Nursing, the Delaware Office of Emergency Medical Services, and the Pennsylvania Office of Emergency Medical Services for approval to award 7.0 contact hours.

Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Delaware Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Disclosure: As a provider approved by the Delaware Nurses Association, Nemours must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in its educational activities. All faculty participating in the development of continuing education content are required to disclose to Nemours their relevant financial relationships. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he/she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the continuing education activity content over which the individual has control. Nemours has policies in place to resolve potential financial conflicts of interest. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.

Commercial Support: This program may be supported in part by unrestricted educational grants from commercial sources. Supporters and exhibitors will be disclosed the day of the event.

For more information: Contact Karen Supplee at (302) 651-6758 or at karen.supplee@nemours.org

© Nemours 2016 MGD 04

Faculty

Course Director

Maria Carmen G. Diaz, MD, FAAP, FACEP Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Medical Director of Simulation Nemours Institute for Clinical Excellence Attending Physician, Division of Emergency Medicine

Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Faculty

For more information: Contact Karen Supplee at (302) 651-6758 or at karen.supplee@nemours.org

© Nemours 2016 MGD04

Brian Barnett, BSN, RN, CCRN Critical Care Transport Nurse Nemours Kids Transport

Peter Brust, RN, MSN Nurse Manager Critical Care Transport Team Nemours Kids Transport

Kimberly Dawson, BSN, RN, CPEN, EMT Emergency Department Nurse EMS Liaison

Dan Franceschini, MSN, RN, EMT Simulation Education Specialist Nemours Institute for Clinical Excellence

Lisa M. Lietzke, BSN, RN, CPEN Clinical Nurse Educator Emergency Department

Marisa Meyer, DO, FAAP Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Medical Director Nemours Kids Transport Program Associate Director Critical Care ECMO Attending Physician Division of Critical Care Medicine

Gwen Pellicciotti, RN, PHRN Critical Care Transport Nurse Nemours Kids Transport

Steven Rawheiser, BSN, RN, CCRN Critical Care Transport Nurse Nemours Kids Transport

Christopher J. Russo, MD, FAAP Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Attending Physician Division of Emergency Medicine

Jillian Savage, DO Attending Physician Division of Emergency Medicine

Heather Sobolewski, MSN, RN-BC Senior Simulation Education Specialist Nemours Institute for Clinical Excellence

Stephen Vander Meulen, RRT Critical Care Transport Respiratory Therapist Nemours Kids Transport

Agenda and

Course Registration

Agenda Tuesday, June 7, 2016

7:45 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 am Welcome and Course Overview 8:10 am Challenging Pediatric Cases P. Brust, RN, MSN

8:50 am Introduction to Skills

9:00 am Pediatric Skills Stations Faculty

10:30 am Break

10:45 am Pediatric Skills Stations Faculty

12:15 pm Lunch

12:45 pm Overview of Mock Code Scenarios 1:00 pm Pediatric Mock Code Scenarios Faculty

2:00 pm Break

2:15 pm Pediatric Mock Code Scenarios Faculty

3:45 pm Wrap-up and Questions 4:00 pm Adjourn

Course Registration Registration: This course is for Critical Care Transport nurses, respiratory therapists and paramedics as well as Prehospital paramedics. Because of the in-depth, hands-on nature of the program, registration will be limited. Early registration is advised. Advance registration is required and should be received by May 9, 2016. Registrations received by this date will be confirmed in writing. Fees: The conference early bird registration fee is $160. After April 18, 2016 the registration fee is $200. This fee includes all course materials, refreshments, and meals as noted on the schedule.

To register with a credit card: If you are paying by MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover Card, please complete the registration form found online at www.PedsUniversity.org.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given for written cancellations received before May 9, 2016. No refunds will be given after that date. The hospital is not responsible for any cancellations or change fees assessed by airlines, travel agencies, or hotels.

Americans with Disabilities Act: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the duPont Hospital for Children will provide modifications in teaching methodologies to accommodate individual needs. To request disability accommodations, please contact the Office of CME at least 15 days in advance of the program at (302) 651-6750.

Hotel: Rooms may be reserved at the Doubletree by Hilton at 4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE by calling the hotel directly at (302) 478-6000. Please ask for the Nemours rate. (Internet only rates may sometimes be lower than rates available directly from the hotel.) Rates start at $143 per night, based on availability.

For more information: Contact Karen Supplee at (302) 651-6758 or at karen.supplee@nemours.org

© Nemours 2016 MGD04